US20160093974A1 - Waterproof electric connector module and its waterproof housing - Google Patents
Waterproof electric connector module and its waterproof housing Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20160093974A1 US20160093974A1 US14/632,667 US201514632667A US2016093974A1 US 20160093974 A1 US20160093974 A1 US 20160093974A1 US 201514632667 A US201514632667 A US 201514632667A US 2016093974 A1 US2016093974 A1 US 2016093974A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- waterproof
- electric connector
- housing
- connector module
- insulated housing
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- 230000000903 blocking effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 27
- 238000005476 soldering Methods 0.000 claims description 12
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims description 11
- 229910000679 solder Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 11
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 claims description 10
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 10
- 229920001296 polysiloxane Polymers 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims 2
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 9
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 9
- GBUCDGDROYMOAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 1,2,5-trichloro-3-phenylbenzene Chemical compound ClC1=CC(Cl)=C(Cl)C(C=2C=CC=CC=2)=C1 GBUCDGDROYMOAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 8
- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 description 3
- 229910052742 iron Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 238000005452 bending Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001746 injection moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000011160 research Methods 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
- H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
- H01R13/5202—Sealing means between parts of housing or between housing part and a wall, e.g. sealing rings
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
- H01R13/405—Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
- H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
- H01R13/521—Sealing between contact members and housing, e.g. sealing insert
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
- H01R12/70—Coupling devices
- H01R12/71—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
- H01R12/72—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
- H01R12/722—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures coupling devices mounted on the edge of the printed circuits
- H01R12/724—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures coupling devices mounted on the edge of the printed circuits containing contact members forming a right angle
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
- H01R24/60—Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an electric connector and, in particular, to a waterproof electric connector module and its waterproof housing.
- waterproof connector prevent water from infiltrating into the mobile electronic device through the connector itself or the gap between the connector and the outer housing of the mobile electronic device.
- a waterproof washer is disposed between the plug-in hole of the connector and the orifice of the outer housing of the mobile electronic device such that water can be effectively blocked into the mobile electronic device through the gap between the connector and the mobile electronic device.
- the connector itself comprises an insulated seat sleeved to the iron housing thereof and the terminals of the connector have to be soldered on the PCB inside the mobile electronic device.
- a waterproof washer is clamped between the iron housing and the insulated seat, but the structure at the interface between the iron housing and the insulated seat is complex so the waterproof effect is not easy to be achieved. Therefore, a better waterproof effect can be achieved if the whole connector is covered.
- the terminals mainly protrude from the side of the connector and are exposed for soldering, a waterproof structure of covering the whole connector is not easy to be implemented and assembled.
- the present invention is to provide a waterproof electric connector module and its waterproof housing.
- the present invention provides a waterproof housing for receiving an electric connector.
- the waterproof housing comprises an insulated housing, a blocking plate, and a sealed structure.
- the insulated housing is for receiving the electric connector and is formed in an elongated shape.
- a front entry and a rear entry are individually formed on two end sides of the insulated housing and disposed aligned with each other.
- a side opening is formed on a side of the insulated housing and communicates with the rear entry.
- the blocking plate blocks the rear entry.
- the sealed structure fills and seals the side opening.
- a recess is formed at an inner edge of the rear entry and has a shape corresponding to an outer edge of the blocking plate which is inserted in the recess and blocks the rear entry.
- a waterproof ring is disposed around an outer edge of the front entry.
- the sealed structure seals a side of the blocking plate.
- the sealed structure is formed by curing a liquid plastic material which can be silicone or rubber.
- the present invention also provides a waterproof electric connector module comprising an insulated housing, an electric connector, a blocking plate, and a sealed structure.
- the insulated housing is formed in an elongated shape.
- a front entry and a rear entry are individually formed on two end sides of the insulated housing and disposed aligned with each other.
- a side opening is formed on a side of the insulated housing and communicates with the rear entry.
- the electric connector is disposed in the insulated housing and has a plurality of terminals which extend and protrude from the side opening.
- the blocking plate blocks the rear entry.
- the sealed structure fills and seals the side opening. Each of the plurality of the terminals penetrates through the sealed structure.
- a recess is formed at an inner edge of the rear entry and has a shape corresponding to an outer edge of the blocking plate which is inserted in the recess and blocks the rear entry.
- a waterproof ring is disposed around an outer edge of the front entry.
- the sealed structure seals a side of the blocking plate.
- the sealed structure is formed by curing a liquid plastic material which can be silicone or rubber.
- a fastener is sleeved to the side of the insulated housing. The fastener extends a solder foot toward the direction of the terminals protruding from the side opening.
- the side of the insulated housing is provided with a recess in which the fastener is embedded. A hook is protruded from the recess.
- the fastener is provided with a snap hole snapped corresponding to the hook.
- the electric connector comprises an insulated seat which extends a tongue plate disposed corresponding to the front entry.
- the terminals are buried in the insulated seat.
- Each of the terminals has a soldering end protruding from the side opening and a lap end exposed on the tongue plate.
- the lap ends are arranged identically on two sides of the tongue plate.
- the electric connection in the waterproof electric connector module of the present invention can be placed in the waterproof housing through the rear entry and the terminals can be placed in the side opening through the rear entry. Also, the waterproof housing can be sealed through the blocking plate and the sealed structure to cover the electric connector therein.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded schematic view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective schematic view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is another perspective schematic view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is yet another perspective schematic view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic view of another variant of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is an installation view of another variant of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an installation view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is another installation view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a waterproof electric connector module comprising an insulated housing 100 , an electric connector 200 , a waterproof ring 500 , and a fastener 600 .
- the waterproof housing 10 comprises an insulated housing 100 , a blocking plate 300 , and a sealed structure 400 .
- the insulated housing 100 is preferably made by plastic injection molding and has a long cylindrical shape with a rectangular cross section.
- a front entry 101 and a rear entry 102 are individually formed on two end sides of the insulated housing 100 and disposed aligned with each other.
- a side opening 103 is formed on a side of the insulated housing 100 and communicates with the rear entry 102 .
- An inner edge of the rear entry 102 has a U-like shape which corresponds to an outer edge of the blocking plate 300 .
- a pair of sides at the inner edge of the rear entry 102 is provided with a pair of slots 104 correspondingly.
- the lip of the slot 104 preferably has an undercut shape.
- the side of the insulated housing 100 is provided with a recess 110 from which a hook 111 is protruded.
- the electric connector 200 is received in the insulated housing 100 and comprises an insulated seat 210 , a metal housing 220 , and a plurality of terminals 230 .
- the insulated seat 210 preferably extends to from a tongue plate 211 which has a plate shape.
- the metal housing 220 has a cylindrical shape with a rectangular cross section. An end of the metal housing 220 is sleeved out of the insulated seat 210 ; the end of the metal housing 220 extends to form a pair of solder feet 222 which extends and protrudes from the side opening 103 . The other end of the metal housing 220 extends to form a plug-in hole 221 in which the tongue plate 211 is disposed.
- the plug-in hole 221 is preferably pressed against the inner edge of the front entry 101 of the insulated housing 100 such that the tongue plate 211 is disposed corresponding to the front entry 101 and the plug-in hole 221 connects the front entry 101 tightly.
- the terminals 230 are buried in the insulated seat 210 .
- Each of the terminals 230 is formed by bending a long metal sheet and has a soldering end 231 and a lap end 232 .
- the soldering end 231 penetrates out of the insulated seat 210 and further extends and protrudes from the side opening 103 .
- the lap end 232 extends into the tongue plate 211 and is exposed on the surface of the tongue plate 211 .
- the extending direction of the solder foot 222 is the same as that of the soldering end 231 of the terminal 230 extending and protruding from the side opening 103 , but the form and arrangement of the soldering end 231 are not limited in the present invention.
- the soldering ends 231 can be arranged as shown in FIG. 5 or 6 , and the extending direction of some of the soldering ends 231 is vertical to that of the solder feet 222 .
- the lap ends 232 are arranged identically on two sides of the tongue plate 211 and the arrangement of the lap ends 232 meets the specifications of USB 3.1 C-type.
- the blocking plate 300 preferably is a rectangular plate.
- Three sides 301 / 302 / 303 of the edge of the blocking plate 300 connect to form a shape which corresponds to the U-like shaped inner edge of the rear entry 102 .
- the shapes of two sides 301 / 302 of the three sides 301 / 302 / 303 individually correspond to the slot 104 . In this way, the blocking plate 300 is disposed inserted in the slot 104 and blocks the rear entry 102 .
- the sealed structure 400 is formed by curing a liquid plastic material which preferably can be silicone or rubber, but not limited to this.
- the liquid plastic material is filled in the space surrounded by the inner edge of the side opening 103 and the left side 304 of the blocking plate 300 such that the side opening 103 is sealed.
- the liquid plastic material covers the root of the soldering end 231 of each of the terminals 230 and the root of each of the solder feet 222 .
- the soldering end 231 of each of the terminals 230 and each of the solder feet 222 of the metal housing 220 individually extend to penetrate the sealed structure 400 and protrude from the side opening 103 .
- the electric connector 200 can pass through the rear entry 102 to be placed in the insulated housing 100 ; the terminals 230 can pass through the rear entry 102 to be placed in the side opening 103 . Then, after the rear entry 102 and the side opening 103 are blocked by the blocking plate 300 and the sealed structure 400 , the insulated housing 100 can be blocked and the electric connector 200 is covered in the insulated housing 100 .
- the waterproof ring 500 is flexible and disposed around an outer edge of the front entry 101 .
- the waterproof ring 500 can be made of silicone or rubber, but not limited to this.
- the waterproof electric connector module of the present invention is generally disposed in an electronic device 20 .
- the electronic device 20 has a PCB 23 therein and the outer housing 21 of the electronic device 20 is provided with an orifice 22 .
- the plug-in hole 221 of the electric connector 200 is disposed corresponding to the orifice 22 for plug-in.
- the soldering end 231 of each of the terminals 230 is individually welded to the PCB 23 and electrically connected to the PCB 23 .
- Each of the solder feet 222 of the metal housing 220 is individually welded to the PCB 23 such that the electric connector 200 is fixed to the PCB 23 .
- the waterproof ring 500 can be pressed against the inner edge of the orifice 22 of the outer housing 21 of the electronic device 20 .
- water can be prevented from infiltrating into the inner space of the electronic device 20 through the gap between the waterproof electric connector module and the inner edge of the orifice 22 .
- the waterproof electric connector module of the present invention can be isolated, between the electric connector 200 and the inner space of the electronic device 20 , by means of its sealed structure 400 such that the outside water cannot infiltrate through the electric connector 200 into the inner space of the electronic device 20 to damage the PCB 23 .
- the fastener 600 is formed by bending a long metal sheet and has a U-like shape, which is sleeved to the side of the insulated housing 100 and embedded in the recess 110 of the insulated housing 100 .
- the fastener 600 is provided with a snap hole 620 snapped corresponding to the hook 111 in the recess 110 . In this way, the fastener 600 is fixed to the insulated housing 100 .
- Two ends of the fastener 600 individually extend to form a solder foot 610 .
- the extending direction of each solder foot 610 is toward the direction of the terminals 230 extending and protruding from the side opening 103 of the insulated housing 100 .
- the solder feet 610 of the fastener 600 are individually welded to the PCB 23 to fix and connect the waterproof housing 10 to the PCB 23 .
Landscapes
- Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to an electric connector and, in particular, to a waterproof electric connector module and its waterproof housing.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- With the booming popularity of mobile electronic devices, various electric connectors are widely applied in mobile electronic devices. To meet the waterproof requirement of the mobile electronic devices, various types of waterproof connectors are produced accordingly.
- The design idea of waterproof connector is to prevent water from infiltrating into the mobile electronic device through the connector itself or the gap between the connector and the outer housing of the mobile electronic device. In a general design, a waterproof washer is disposed between the plug-in hole of the connector and the orifice of the outer housing of the mobile electronic device such that water can be effectively blocked into the mobile electronic device through the gap between the connector and the mobile electronic device. However, the connector itself comprises an insulated seat sleeved to the iron housing thereof and the terminals of the connector have to be soldered on the PCB inside the mobile electronic device. In general, a waterproof washer is clamped between the iron housing and the insulated seat, but the structure at the interface between the iron housing and the insulated seat is complex so the waterproof effect is not easy to be achieved. Therefore, a better waterproof effect can be achieved if the whole connector is covered. However, because the terminals mainly protrude from the side of the connector and are exposed for soldering, a waterproof structure of covering the whole connector is not easy to be implemented and assembled.
- In view of foregoing, the inventor pays special attention to the above existing technology and researches with the application of related theory to overcome the above disadvantages regarding the above related art, which becomes the goal of the inventor's improvement.
- The present invention is to provide a waterproof electric connector module and its waterproof housing.
- The present invention provides a waterproof housing for receiving an electric connector. The waterproof housing comprises an insulated housing, a blocking plate, and a sealed structure. The insulated housing is for receiving the electric connector and is formed in an elongated shape. A front entry and a rear entry are individually formed on two end sides of the insulated housing and disposed aligned with each other. A side opening is formed on a side of the insulated housing and communicates with the rear entry. The blocking plate blocks the rear entry. The sealed structure fills and seals the side opening.
- Preferably, a recess is formed at an inner edge of the rear entry and has a shape corresponding to an outer edge of the blocking plate which is inserted in the recess and blocks the rear entry. A waterproof ring is disposed around an outer edge of the front entry. The sealed structure seals a side of the blocking plate. The sealed structure is formed by curing a liquid plastic material which can be silicone or rubber.
- The present invention also provides a waterproof electric connector module comprising an insulated housing, an electric connector, a blocking plate, and a sealed structure. The insulated housing is formed in an elongated shape. A front entry and a rear entry are individually formed on two end sides of the insulated housing and disposed aligned with each other. A side opening is formed on a side of the insulated housing and communicates with the rear entry. The electric connector is disposed in the insulated housing and has a plurality of terminals which extend and protrude from the side opening. The blocking plate blocks the rear entry. The sealed structure fills and seals the side opening. Each of the plurality of the terminals penetrates through the sealed structure.
- Preferably, a recess is formed at an inner edge of the rear entry and has a shape corresponding to an outer edge of the blocking plate which is inserted in the recess and blocks the rear entry. A waterproof ring is disposed around an outer edge of the front entry. The sealed structure seals a side of the blocking plate. The sealed structure is formed by curing a liquid plastic material which can be silicone or rubber. A fastener is sleeved to the side of the insulated housing. The fastener extends a solder foot toward the direction of the terminals protruding from the side opening. The side of the insulated housing is provided with a recess in which the fastener is embedded. A hook is protruded from the recess. The fastener is provided with a snap hole snapped corresponding to the hook. The electric connector comprises an insulated seat which extends a tongue plate disposed corresponding to the front entry. The terminals are buried in the insulated seat. Each of the terminals has a soldering end protruding from the side opening and a lap end exposed on the tongue plate. The lap ends are arranged identically on two sides of the tongue plate.
- The electric connection in the waterproof electric connector module of the present invention can be placed in the waterproof housing through the rear entry and the terminals can be placed in the side opening through the rear entry. Also, the waterproof housing can be sealed through the blocking plate and the sealed structure to cover the electric connector therein.
-
FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded schematic view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective schematic view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is another perspective schematic view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is yet another perspective schematic view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a schematic view of another variant of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is an installation view of another variant of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is an installation view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 9 is another installation view of the waterproof electric connector module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIGS. 1-4 , a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a waterproof electric connector module comprising aninsulated housing 100, anelectric connector 200, awaterproof ring 500, and afastener 600. In the current embodiment, thewaterproof housing 10 comprises aninsulated housing 100, ablocking plate 300, and a sealedstructure 400. - In the current embodiment, the
insulated housing 100 is preferably made by plastic injection molding and has a long cylindrical shape with a rectangular cross section. Afront entry 101 and arear entry 102 are individually formed on two end sides of theinsulated housing 100 and disposed aligned with each other. Aside opening 103 is formed on a side of theinsulated housing 100 and communicates with therear entry 102. An inner edge of therear entry 102 has a U-like shape which corresponds to an outer edge of the blockingplate 300. In the current embodiment, a pair of sides at the inner edge of therear entry 102 is provided with a pair ofslots 104 correspondingly. The lip of theslot 104 preferably has an undercut shape. The side of theinsulated housing 100 is provided with arecess 110 from which ahook 111 is protruded. - The
electric connector 200 is received in theinsulated housing 100 and comprises aninsulated seat 210, ametal housing 220, and a plurality ofterminals 230. Theinsulated seat 210 preferably extends to from atongue plate 211 which has a plate shape. Themetal housing 220 has a cylindrical shape with a rectangular cross section. An end of themetal housing 220 is sleeved out of theinsulated seat 210; the end of themetal housing 220 extends to form a pair ofsolder feet 222 which extends and protrudes from theside opening 103. The other end of themetal housing 220 extends to form a plug-inhole 221 in which thetongue plate 211 is disposed. The plug-inhole 221 is preferably pressed against the inner edge of thefront entry 101 of theinsulated housing 100 such that thetongue plate 211 is disposed corresponding to thefront entry 101 and the plug-inhole 221 connects thefront entry 101 tightly. Theterminals 230 are buried in theinsulated seat 210. Each of theterminals 230 is formed by bending a long metal sheet and has asoldering end 231 and alap end 232. Thesoldering end 231 penetrates out of theinsulated seat 210 and further extends and protrudes from theside opening 103. Thelap end 232 extends into thetongue plate 211 and is exposed on the surface of thetongue plate 211. Preferably, the extending direction of thesolder foot 222 is the same as that of thesoldering end 231 of the terminal 230 extending and protruding from theside opening 103, but the form and arrangement of thesoldering end 231 are not limited in the present invention. For example, the soldering ends 231 can be arranged as shown inFIG. 5 or 6, and the extending direction of some of the soldering ends 231 is vertical to that of thesolder feet 222. Preferably, the lap ends 232 are arranged identically on two sides of thetongue plate 211 and the arrangement of the lap ends 232 meets the specifications of USB 3.1 C-type. - In the current embodiment, the blocking
plate 300 preferably is a rectangular plate. Threesides 301/302/303 of the edge of the blockingplate 300 connect to form a shape which corresponds to the U-like shaped inner edge of therear entry 102. Also, the shapes of twosides 301/302 of the threesides 301/302/303 individually correspond to theslot 104. In this way, the blockingplate 300 is disposed inserted in theslot 104 and blocks therear entry 102. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 and 7 , in the current embodiment, the sealedstructure 400 is formed by curing a liquid plastic material which preferably can be silicone or rubber, but not limited to this. The liquid plastic material is filled in the space surrounded by the inner edge of theside opening 103 and theleft side 304 of the blockingplate 300 such that theside opening 103 is sealed. Besides, the liquid plastic material covers the root of thesoldering end 231 of each of theterminals 230 and the root of each of thesolder feet 222. After the liquid plastic material is cured to form the sealedstructure 400, thesoldering end 231 of each of theterminals 230 and each of thesolder feet 222 of themetal housing 220 individually extend to penetrate the sealedstructure 400 and protrude from theside opening 103. - The
electric connector 200 can pass through therear entry 102 to be placed in theinsulated housing 100; theterminals 230 can pass through therear entry 102 to be placed in theside opening 103. Then, after therear entry 102 and theside opening 103 are blocked by the blockingplate 300 and the sealedstructure 400, theinsulated housing 100 can be blocked and theelectric connector 200 is covered in theinsulated housing 100. - Please refer to
FIGS. 4 and 7 . Thewaterproof ring 500 is flexible and disposed around an outer edge of thefront entry 101. In the current embodiment, thewaterproof ring 500 can be made of silicone or rubber, but not limited to this. - Please refer to
FIG. 8 . The waterproof electric connector module of the present invention is generally disposed in anelectronic device 20. Theelectronic device 20 has aPCB 23 therein and theouter housing 21 of theelectronic device 20 is provided with anorifice 22. The plug-inhole 221 of theelectric connector 200 is disposed corresponding to theorifice 22 for plug-in. Thesoldering end 231 of each of theterminals 230 is individually welded to thePCB 23 and electrically connected to thePCB 23. Each of thesolder feet 222 of themetal housing 220 is individually welded to thePCB 23 such that theelectric connector 200 is fixed to thePCB 23. - The
waterproof ring 500 can be pressed against the inner edge of theorifice 22 of theouter housing 21 of theelectronic device 20. Thus, water can be prevented from infiltrating into the inner space of theelectronic device 20 through the gap between the waterproof electric connector module and the inner edge of theorifice 22. Moreover, the waterproof electric connector module of the present invention can be isolated, between theelectric connector 200 and the inner space of theelectronic device 20, by means of its sealedstructure 400 such that the outside water cannot infiltrate through theelectric connector 200 into the inner space of theelectronic device 20 to damage thePCB 23. - Please refer to
FIG. 9 . Thefastener 600 is formed by bending a long metal sheet and has a U-like shape, which is sleeved to the side of theinsulated housing 100 and embedded in therecess 110 of theinsulated housing 100. Thefastener 600 is provided with asnap hole 620 snapped corresponding to thehook 111 in therecess 110. In this way, thefastener 600 is fixed to theinsulated housing 100. Two ends of thefastener 600 individually extend to form asolder foot 610. The extending direction of eachsolder foot 610 is toward the direction of theterminals 230 extending and protruding from theside opening 103 of theinsulated housing 100. Thesolder feet 610 of thefastener 600 are individually welded to thePCB 23 to fix and connect thewaterproof housing 10 to thePCB 23. - The embodiments described above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, but not to limit the scope of the present invention. All the equivalent modifications based on the spirit of the present invention should be coved by the scope of the present invention.
Claims (17)
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
TW103217112U TWM496259U (en) | 2014-09-26 | 2014-09-26 | Waterproof electrical connector and waterproof housing thereof |
TW103217112U | 2014-09-26 | ||
TW103217112 | 2014-09-26 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20160093974A1 true US20160093974A1 (en) | 2016-03-31 |
US9331421B2 US9331421B2 (en) | 2016-05-03 |
Family
ID=53018490
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US14/632,667 Active US9331421B2 (en) | 2014-09-26 | 2015-02-26 | Waterproof electric connector module and its waterproof housing |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US9331421B2 (en) |
JP (1) | JP3197503U (en) |
TW (1) | TWM496259U (en) |
Cited By (22)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20170093079A1 (en) * | 2015-09-30 | 2017-03-30 | Apple Inc. | Waterproof receptacle connector |
US9660373B2 (en) * | 2015-03-09 | 2017-05-23 | Advanced-Connectek Inc. | Waterproof electrical receptacle connector |
CN106848732A (en) * | 2017-03-24 | 2017-06-13 | 东莞立德精密工业有限公司 | Circuit board connector |
US20170288360A1 (en) * | 2016-04-01 | 2017-10-05 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector and method of making the same |
US20170324186A1 (en) * | 2016-05-06 | 2017-11-09 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having excellent waterproof property |
US9843128B2 (en) | 2015-12-03 | 2017-12-12 | Advanced-Connectek Inc. | Waterproof electrical connector |
US9899779B1 (en) * | 2017-01-18 | 2018-02-20 | Assem Technology Co., Ltd. | Waterproof electric connector module |
CN107834263A (en) * | 2017-09-29 | 2018-03-23 | 苏州华之杰电讯股份有限公司 | A kind of USB Type C water-proof connectors |
US9935393B2 (en) * | 2014-11-14 | 2018-04-03 | Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited | Waterproof connector |
US20180151983A1 (en) * | 2016-11-25 | 2018-05-31 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having an improved groove |
US20180151978A1 (en) * | 2016-11-29 | 2018-05-31 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having front and rear sealing members |
US20180159267A1 (en) * | 2016-12-02 | 2018-06-07 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having an insulative outer cover and a sealing member secured to the outer cover via a dovetail structure |
US9997866B1 (en) * | 2017-11-24 | 2018-06-12 | Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | Waterproof connector |
CN108270138A (en) * | 2016-12-30 | 2018-07-10 | 富士康(昆山)电脑接插件有限公司 | Making method for electric connector |
US20180351287A1 (en) * | 2017-06-02 | 2018-12-06 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having a shielding shell with a riveted joint |
US10367293B1 (en) * | 2018-02-06 | 2019-07-30 | Smk Corporation | Electrical connector |
US11050184B2 (en) | 2016-11-25 | 2021-06-29 | Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. | Connector interface and mobile terminal |
US11172101B1 (en) | 2018-09-20 | 2021-11-09 | Apple Inc. | Multifunction accessory case |
US20230104592A1 (en) * | 2021-10-04 | 2023-04-06 | Advanced Connectek Inc. | Electrical connector |
US11677197B2 (en) * | 2020-06-30 | 2023-06-13 | Foxconn (Kunshan) Computer Connector Co., Ltd. | Electrical connector having a molded metal support receiving a contact module and a metallic outer cover secured to the support through interposed molded insulators and method of making same |
US20230318224A1 (en) * | 2022-04-01 | 2023-10-05 | Jess-Link Products Co., Ltd. | Waterproof structure of socket connector |
TWI867497B (en) * | 2022-07-27 | 2024-12-21 | 日商日本航空電子工業股份有限公司 | Connector unit and vehicle-mounted connector device |
Families Citing this family (22)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JP2013243251A (en) * | 2012-05-21 | 2013-12-05 | Sinfonia Technology Co Ltd | Electronic module and manufacturing method of the same |
DE102014114641A1 (en) * | 2014-10-09 | 2016-04-14 | Krones Aktiengesellschaft | Device for filling a container with a filling product |
TWI540412B (en) | 2015-03-25 | 2016-07-01 | 緯創資通股份有限公司 | Docking station |
JP6452529B2 (en) * | 2015-04-10 | 2019-01-16 | 日本航空電子工業株式会社 | connector |
CN105449434A (en) | 2015-11-24 | 2016-03-30 | 连展科技(深圳)有限公司 | Electric connector |
CN105356109A (en) * | 2015-11-27 | 2016-02-24 | 富士康(昆山)电脑接插件有限公司 | Electric connector |
CN205429282U (en) * | 2015-12-18 | 2016-08-03 | 富士康(昆山)电脑接插件有限公司 | Electric connector |
JP2017208193A (en) * | 2016-05-17 | 2017-11-24 | 日本圧着端子製造株式会社 | Waterproof connector |
CN107785696B (en) * | 2016-08-29 | 2019-12-27 | 富士康(昆山)电脑接插件有限公司 | Electric connector and manufacturing method thereof |
CN106356665B (en) * | 2016-10-14 | 2018-10-12 | 昆山捷皇电子精密科技有限公司 | A kind of waterproof USB connector and its manufacturing method |
JP6890779B2 (en) * | 2017-03-30 | 2021-06-18 | ミツミ電機株式会社 | connector |
TWI630763B (en) * | 2017-07-07 | 2018-07-21 | 岱煒科技股份有限公司 | Waterproof electrical connector |
JP6991819B2 (en) * | 2017-10-05 | 2022-01-13 | 株式会社ヨコオ | connector |
CN109980400B (en) * | 2017-12-28 | 2021-07-23 | 泰科电子(上海)有限公司 | Connector |
US10276972B1 (en) * | 2018-08-14 | 2019-04-30 | Avertronics, Inc. | Power connector |
CN209169468U (en) * | 2018-08-30 | 2019-07-26 | 富誉电子科技(淮安)有限公司 | Electric connector |
CN110212342B (en) * | 2019-03-26 | 2024-04-19 | 华为技术有限公司 | Female socket connector, electronic equipment and manufacturing method of female socket connector |
CN210806088U (en) * | 2019-11-18 | 2020-06-19 | 连展科技(深圳)有限公司 | Universal serial bus connector |
JP2023509694A (en) * | 2020-01-03 | 2023-03-09 | ザ・ノコ・カンパニー | Fast charging Universal Serial Bus (USB Type-C) connector and automatic battery charger battery charging system |
CN113314879B (en) * | 2020-02-26 | 2023-01-24 | 富士康(昆山)电脑接插件有限公司 | Connector with a locking member |
TWI781802B (en) * | 2021-10-25 | 2022-10-21 | 佳必琪國際股份有限公司 | Cable connector with waterproof mechanism |
CN217037752U (en) * | 2021-12-02 | 2022-07-22 | 智邦科技股份有限公司 | Fan module, electric appliance device with connector for limiting and limiting frame body structure |
Family Cites Families (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JP3110494B2 (en) * | 1991-06-14 | 2000-11-20 | バーグ・テクノロジー・インコーポレーテッド | connector |
US6655975B1 (en) * | 2002-12-13 | 2003-12-02 | Delta Systems, Inc. | Sealed housing assembly |
US6964575B1 (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2005-11-15 | Delphi Technologies, Inc. | Sealed electronic module with seal-in-place connector header |
SG132544A1 (en) * | 2005-12-01 | 2007-06-28 | J S T Mfg Co Ltd | Connector |
US7497724B1 (en) * | 2007-10-04 | 2009-03-03 | Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. | Cable connector assembly with improved wire organizer |
US7708593B1 (en) * | 2009-05-28 | 2010-05-04 | Gherardini Stephen D | Electrical connector having an encapsulant to seal the connector |
-
2014
- 2014-09-26 TW TW103217112U patent/TWM496259U/en not_active IP Right Cessation
-
2015
- 2015-02-26 US US14/632,667 patent/US9331421B2/en active Active
- 2015-03-02 JP JP2015000957U patent/JP3197503U/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Cited By (53)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US9935393B2 (en) * | 2014-11-14 | 2018-04-03 | Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited | Waterproof connector |
US9660373B2 (en) * | 2015-03-09 | 2017-05-23 | Advanced-Connectek Inc. | Waterproof electrical receptacle connector |
US10880630B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2020-12-29 | Apple Inc. | Wireless earbud |
US20170093079A1 (en) * | 2015-09-30 | 2017-03-30 | Apple Inc. | Waterproof receptacle connector |
US11944172B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2024-04-02 | Apple Inc. | Portable listening device with sensors |
US11690428B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2023-07-04 | Apple Inc. | Portable listening device with accelerometer |
US11026011B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2021-06-01 | Apple Inc. | Wireless earbud |
US11026010B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2021-06-01 | Apple Inc. | Portable listening device with sensors |
US10904652B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2021-01-26 | Apple Inc. | Earbud case with insert |
US9961433B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-05-01 | Apple Inc. | Case with inductive charging system to charge a portable device |
US9961431B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-05-01 | Apple Inc. | Earbud case with wireless radio shutdown feature |
US9967648B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-05-08 | Apple Inc. | Case with magnetic over-center mechanism |
US9967649B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-05-08 | Apple Inc. | Wireless pairing of earbuds and case |
US9967650B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-05-08 | Apple Inc. | Case with inductive charging system to charge a portable device |
US9967644B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-05-08 | Apple Inc. | Magnetic retention of earbud within cavity |
US9973840B2 (en) * | 2015-09-30 | 2018-05-15 | Apple Inc. | Waterproof receptacle connector |
US9973845B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-05-15 | Apple Inc. | Earbuds with acoustic insert |
US10097913B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-10-09 | Apple Inc. | Earbud case with charging system |
US10681446B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2020-06-09 | Apple Inc. | Earbud case with pairing button |
US10397682B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2019-08-27 | Apple Inc. | Earbuds with acoustic insert |
US10225637B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2019-03-05 | Apple Inc. | Magnetic retention of earbud within cavity |
US10003880B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-06-19 | Apple Inc. | Wireless earbuds with electronic contacts |
US10003881B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-06-19 | Apple Inc. | Earbuds with capacitive touch sensor |
US10009678B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2018-06-26 | Apple Inc. | Earbud case with receptacle connector for earbuds |
US10212506B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2019-02-19 | Apple Inc. | Case with magnetic over-center mechanism |
US10182282B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2019-01-15 | Apple Inc. | Earbud case with charging system |
US10397683B2 (en) | 2015-09-30 | 2019-08-27 | Apple Inc. | Case with torsion spring over-center mechanism |
US9843128B2 (en) | 2015-12-03 | 2017-12-12 | Advanced-Connectek Inc. | Waterproof electrical connector |
US20170288360A1 (en) * | 2016-04-01 | 2017-10-05 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector and method of making the same |
US10109948B2 (en) * | 2016-04-01 | 2018-10-23 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector and method of making the same |
US20170324186A1 (en) * | 2016-05-06 | 2017-11-09 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having excellent waterproof property |
US10074930B2 (en) * | 2016-05-06 | 2018-09-11 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having excellent waterproof property |
US10297952B2 (en) * | 2016-11-25 | 2019-05-21 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having an improved groove |
US11050184B2 (en) | 2016-11-25 | 2021-06-29 | Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. | Connector interface and mobile terminal |
US20180151983A1 (en) * | 2016-11-25 | 2018-05-31 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having an improved groove |
US10355396B2 (en) * | 2016-11-29 | 2019-07-16 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having front and rear sealing members |
US20180151978A1 (en) * | 2016-11-29 | 2018-05-31 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having front and rear sealing members |
US20180159267A1 (en) * | 2016-12-02 | 2018-06-07 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having an insulative outer cover and a sealing member secured to the outer cover via a dovetail structure |
US10276971B2 (en) * | 2016-12-02 | 2019-04-30 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having an insulative outer cover and a sealing member secured to the outer cover via a dovetail structure |
CN108270138A (en) * | 2016-12-30 | 2018-07-10 | 富士康(昆山)电脑接插件有限公司 | Making method for electric connector |
US9899779B1 (en) * | 2017-01-18 | 2018-02-20 | Assem Technology Co., Ltd. | Waterproof electric connector module |
CN106848732A (en) * | 2017-03-24 | 2017-06-13 | 东莞立德精密工业有限公司 | Circuit board connector |
US10454206B2 (en) * | 2017-06-02 | 2019-10-22 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having a shielding shell with a riveted joint |
US20180351287A1 (en) * | 2017-06-02 | 2018-12-06 | Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited | Electrical connector having a shielding shell with a riveted joint |
CN107834263A (en) * | 2017-09-29 | 2018-03-23 | 苏州华之杰电讯股份有限公司 | A kind of USB Type C water-proof connectors |
US9997866B1 (en) * | 2017-11-24 | 2018-06-12 | Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | Waterproof connector |
US10367293B1 (en) * | 2018-02-06 | 2019-07-30 | Smk Corporation | Electrical connector |
US11172101B1 (en) | 2018-09-20 | 2021-11-09 | Apple Inc. | Multifunction accessory case |
US11677197B2 (en) * | 2020-06-30 | 2023-06-13 | Foxconn (Kunshan) Computer Connector Co., Ltd. | Electrical connector having a molded metal support receiving a contact module and a metallic outer cover secured to the support through interposed molded insulators and method of making same |
US20230104592A1 (en) * | 2021-10-04 | 2023-04-06 | Advanced Connectek Inc. | Electrical connector |
US20230318224A1 (en) * | 2022-04-01 | 2023-10-05 | Jess-Link Products Co., Ltd. | Waterproof structure of socket connector |
US12261392B2 (en) * | 2022-04-01 | 2025-03-25 | Jess-Link Products Co., Ltd. | Waterproof structure of socket connector |
TWI867497B (en) * | 2022-07-27 | 2024-12-21 | 日商日本航空電子工業股份有限公司 | Connector unit and vehicle-mounted connector device |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
TWM496259U (en) | 2015-02-21 |
JP3197503U (en) | 2015-05-21 |
US9331421B2 (en) | 2016-05-03 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US9331421B2 (en) | Waterproof electric connector module and its waterproof housing | |
US9397438B2 (en) | Electrical connector having an over-molded sealing member | |
US9853393B2 (en) | Electrical connector with improved waterproof performance | |
KR101749786B1 (en) | Waterproof electrical connector | |
JP6839957B2 (en) | Electrical connector and its manufacturing method | |
US9893459B2 (en) | Electrical connector having a tongue portion extending beyond a metallic shell | |
US9385484B2 (en) | Electrical connector having waterproof function | |
US10355394B2 (en) | Electrical connector with a reliable waterproof performance | |
CN104733950B (en) | Waterproof socket electric connector | |
KR101658158B1 (en) | Seal used for electric connector and method of using the same | |
TWI625900B (en) | Electrical connector and method of making the same | |
CN203589324U (en) | Electric connector | |
US9444178B2 (en) | Waterproof connector having a housing with an elastic member elastically compressed into an opening in the housing | |
KR101301982B1 (en) | Waterproof type receptacle connector | |
KR20140061942A (en) | Connector module | |
CN108206360B (en) | Electrical connector | |
CN204167590U (en) | Waterproof electrical connector module and waterproof housing thereof | |
US9960531B2 (en) | Cable connector | |
RU2009144901A (en) | ANTENNA UNIT FOR EXPLOSIVE USE | |
TWM541133U (en) | Electrical connector | |
KR102532871B1 (en) | Method of manufacturing electrical connector, electric connector and electronic device | |
KR101392997B1 (en) | Waterproof type receptacle connector | |
TWM450111U (en) | Electrical connector | |
TWI511389B (en) | Connector and electronic device | |
US9415534B2 (en) | Waterproof electrical connector |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: JESS-LINK PRODUCTS CO., LTD., TAIWAN Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:LAI, CHENG-CHUNG;REEL/FRAME:035042/0727 Effective date: 20150106 |
|
STCF | Information on status: patent grant |
Free format text: PATENTED CASE |
|
FEPP | Fee payment procedure |
Free format text: ENTITY STATUS SET TO UNDISCOUNTED (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: BIG.); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY |
|
MAFP | Maintenance fee payment |
Free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 4TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1551); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY Year of fee payment: 4 |
|
MAFP | Maintenance fee payment |
Free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 8TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1552); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY Year of fee payment: 8 |